JEE Main 2022 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution
JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2)
Question
In the given reaction

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Step-by-step explanation

A is bromobenzene which forms phenyl magnesium bromide(grignard reagent) with magnesium in presence of THF.
2 moles of Phenyl magnesium bromide on reaction with methyl benzoate followed by hydrolysis forms a tertiary alcohol.
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